Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
8EC7FA
RGB
142, 199, 250
HSL
208, 92%, 77%
HSB
208, 43%, 98%
CMYK
43, 20, 0, 2
LAB
78, -9, -31
LCH
78, 33, 254
OKLCH
0.81, 0.09, 246
XYZ
49, 53, 98
LUV
78, -28, -49
HWB
208, 56%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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